Jimmie Roberts is a Math and English Teacher to English Language Learners at MacFarland Middle School.

This year is Mr. Jimmie Roberts’s first year at MacFarland Middle School, but his fourth year in DCPS and his sixth as an educator. Throughout his career in the district, Mr. Roberts has held numerous leadership positions, including working with the Academic Leadership Team and chairing the Local School Advisory Team. Mr. Roberts currently serves as a teacher lead at MacFarland.

Mr. Roberts decided to become a teacher when he was a middle school student, and he continues to teach today because he understands the impact that an effective teacher can have on a student’s life. His students achieve at high levels due to his high expectations, and due to the joy and sense of urgency he infuses into his daily lessons.